
Hi, Hilom fam! Today we’re celebrating Filipino excellence that lifts the whole community. Benilde just defended its School of the Year crown at the Philippine Student Quill Awards which is proof that young storytellers and builders are thriving. And globally, Vico Sotto and Manny Jacinto are on TIME’s list of rising stars, reminding us that integrity and heart do win. Sama-sama tayong umangat. Kaya natin ’to!

De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde clinched School of the Year for the third time at the 11th Philippine Student Quill Awards, after racking up dozens of wins across categories. The haul reflects student-led storytelling, design, and communications that push conversations forward. Other schools placed as runners-up, but Benilde’s consistency shines. Eviidence of craft, grit, and collaboration. This is the kind of excellence na may bayanihan spirit: teams lifting one another to create work that matters. Ang saya when Filipino students win, kasi panalo rin ang buong community.
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TIME named Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and Filipino-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto among 2025’s influential rising stars. Sotto is praised for ethical, data-driven city leadership; Jacinto is cited for range, from The Good Place to The Acolyte, and grounded character off-screen. These shout-outs prove na p’wede ang kindness plus excellence in high-impact spaces. Role models like them show young Filipinos na hindi kailangan ng drama to make real change. Pride, pero rooted in service.
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